Xu Yanbing suddenly asked, "Does your highness not know that Yuan Zuozong started practicing blade techniques at the age of 21? However, after losing to Gu Jiantang, he stopped showing off his blade techniques in front of the world. In the ranking of the experts in the Li Yang Army, Beiliang had Chen Zhibao and Yuan Zuozong. Now, if Gu Jiantang only had the Thunder Heart, he would probably be at the bottom. However, Gu Jiantang is a cunning person. After so many years, he shouldn't be stagnant. Your highness, if you still have thoughts about martial arts, why don't you listen to Xu Yanbing? Pick two masters who haven't entered the first grade and let them fight willingly. It's a life and death battle. That's why you shouldn't enter the first grade. No matter if it's the first grade or the first grade, as long as you see the greatness of the first grade, your spirit will be more or less affected. "
Hsu Fengnian nodded and said, "I understand. This is like Administrator Li Gongde. He stands high and sees far. He knows the dangers of fighting in the imperial court, so he acts submissively and can't help but be high-spirited. On the contrary, it was those who were in charge of small counties and counties, who claimed to be the overlords of their own land, who were full of spirit. According to what Uncle Xu said, it's easy for second grade masters to fight to their heart's content. "
Xu Yanbing stopped talking and didn't say anything more.
About two hours later, the sound of horse hooves hitting the street was especially ear-piercing in the cold winter night. Xu Fengnian turned his head and saw a group of cavalrymen galloping towards them. Two cavalrymen were riding side by side. Even though they were galloping at full speed, the cavalrymen were still able to converse with each other in a soft voice. Their faces were dignified, but they were also forcefully restraining their pleasant surprise. One of the cavalrymen was not wearing armor. Hsu Fengnian saw this scene and laughed at himself. The ability to hide one's own weakness was not unique to Hsu Fengnian. Hsu Fengnian was still squatting in the shadow of the stone lion, shielding himself from the wind and cold. Xu Yanbing had already returned to the bottom of the steps. Wang Yunshu urged his horse to gallop. He looked a little tired, but he was more excited. When he saw Xu Yanbing's figure, his expression froze. Then, he lashed the horse's buttocks fiercely. He almost rolled off the horse. Just as he was about to kneel, Hsu Fengnian waved his hand and said, "Forget it. Tell me what happened."
Wang Yunshu jogged to the bottom of the steps and asked cautiously, "Shall we enter the mansion and tell His Highness in detail?"
Hsu Fengnian pointed to the seat beside him and shook his head. "I'm going back now. Just give me a rough idea."
Wang Gongcao's adopted son, Jiao Wuyi, ordered the other twenty or so knights to stop a little further away. He got off his horse and knelt on one knee. He cupped his fist and said in a deep voice, "Hwangnam County's County Commandant Jiao Wuyi greets His Royal Highness!"
Hsu Fengnian smiled. "County Commandant Jiao, please stand up and speak."
Wang Yunshu walked up the steps and squatted down beside Hsu Fengnian. He began to report to His Royal Highness about the situation of the battle. His sworn brother had gone to Qing Rong Temple and coincidentally met a Taoist priest and two highly skilled Taoists about three li away from Qing Rong Temple. They said that they were there to welcome back a few disciples who had obtained crowns and headscarves from other temples. Originally, Jiao Wuyi would not be too concerned about this. Those middle-aged Taoists were real Taoists from the number one temple in Hwangnam County. Perhaps they would even greet him with a smile. However, Jiao Wuyi's purpose for going to Qing Rong Temple this time was to obtain riches and honor. Without a second word, he wanted to capture the three people. At first, the three Taoists surrendered and did not resist. However, when the scouts under his command returned and reported that there were Taoists who had sneakily escaped, there were already 30 light armored cavalry who went to pursue them. The three Taoists immediately revealed their ferocity. Luckily, after Jiao Wuyi had split half of his troops to Wang Yunshu, the three Taoists were still in sync with each other. Apart from the dozen or so hidden scouts, each of them had 60 riders a li away. When the three Taoists saw that Jiao Wuyi only had 50 soldiers around him, they vowed to fight to the death. However, they did not expect that after the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, the next wave of cavalry would swiftly arrive. There were also scouts who secretly sent a message that the third wave of cavalry did not charge forward. Instead, they dismounted from their horses and surrounded them. Out of the three Taoists from Qing Rong Temple, two died and one was injured. Unfortunately, the two crowns and headscarves were nowhere to be found. On the other hand, Wang Yunshu's side was much more relaxed. He had purely gone to watch the show and had even missed it. The leader of the Eagle Guard had confirmed that Wang Yunshu was his Royal Highness' "trusted aide". Only then did he not give Wang Yunshu the cold shoulder and tell him a few things. Only then did Wang Yunshu know that the 143 people in Lotus Pond, regardless of whether they were women, children, old or young, were all killed to the point that they could not be more dead. It could be said that their entire families had been completely wiped out. Even Hwangnam County's number one expert, Zhang Ce, was not spared. Wang Yunshu had also gone to help clean up the mess while he was at it. Zhang Ce, who had been famous in Lingzhou for a long time, had died so miserably. Wang Yunshu had nothing to do, so he went to count the corpse that had its head cut off and nailed to a thick pillar. The headless corpse did not have any light injuries. There were six places that had serious injuries. Both of its arms had been chopped off at the shoulders, and an arrow had pierced through its chest. The rest of the corpses were strewn all over the floor, and most of them were badly mutilated. Wang Yunshu had vomited out all the delicacies and wine he had eaten that day. Even now, his scalp was still somewhat numb. In the past, he had always felt that he did not treat people as people. Only today did he realize that once he provoked the Beiliang Peregrine Falcons, human lives were truly worthless!
Hsu Fengnian quietly listened to Wang Yunshu finish speaking. He stood up and said with a smile, "After all, Hwangnam County is your territory, so you should be more familiar with it. There are still some things left to clean up. If I need to trouble you and Commandant Jiao, I will send someone to your residence to inform you. "
Wang Yunshu was extremely happy. Jiao Wuyi bowed and cupped his fists. "This is my duty. I will not regret it even if I have to die for Your Highness!"
Hsu Fengnian walked down the steps. Wang Yunshu asked in a low voice, "Is Your Highness really not going to stay in my humble abode? Even if it's just a cup of hot wine? "
Hsu Fengnian teased, "Alright, you've flattered me enough for tonight. Wang Yunshu, after you return home, tell Wang Gongcao that if you have the chance to go to Liangzhou, come to my residence for a chat. "
Wang Yunshu said in fear and trepidation, "Of course, of course."
Hsu Fengnian turned to Jiao Wuyi and said, "Commandant Jiao, you're quite experienced in managing the army. After the Hwangnam County incident, the Lingzhou General's residence is still lacking a commandant. After the New Year, bring your original troops over. I'll give you another 600 soldiers and horses. We have to make up a total of 1000."
Jiao Wuyi, who was nearing 40 and had finally abruptly become rich, had tears in his eyes. He fell to his knees. "Jiao Wuyi is willing to die for Your Highness!"
Hsu Fengnian patted his shoulder and walked towards the carriage.
Wang Yunshu wanted to send him off, but Hsu Fengnian, who had his back to the residence, waved his hand.
Wang Yunshu watched the carriage disappear into the distance. He retracted his gaze and said softly, "Brother, His Highness has gone far."
Jiao Wuyi, however, kept his hands pressed against the ground. He was unwilling to get up.
Wang Yunshu turned his head and glanced at the beautiful plaque that the imperial court had bestowed upon him two hundred years ago. "Brother, please don't forget about our Wang family in the future."
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